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South Padre Island All adults have lives that are filled with some form of stress, even if we don 't truly accept the fact. School and work can get really stressful and we often start to feel anxiety about meeting deadlines or pivotal determinations. Everyone can enjoy a vacation from time to time, and for many people the beach signifies relaxation and a great stress free environment. Touring places or doing activities with your family is a great way to forget about work and make great memories

Southeast Asia in the South China sea lies a string of 14 islands and reefs. These reefs and islands are the center of an international dispute of sorts. Six surrounding countries lay claim to at least a few of the islands, but China claims them all. Including the sea surrounding them. All the Spratly Islands are claimed by China, Taiwan and Vietnam, while parts of them are claimed by Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines. But according to China, their territorial rights to the islands and sea date back

The Disputed Island Territories within the South China Sea and the Subsequent Buildup of Naval Forces The territorial disputes in the South China Sea have been a minor ongoing issue with multiple sovereign states, most notably Brunei, the Peoples Republic of China, the Republic of China, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, claiming overlapping territory in the Spratly Islands, Paracel Islands and the area around the Gulf of Tonkin. The overlapping claims began in 1876 with China’s earliest documented

Lilybank Lodge 　 Nestled in the high country of New Zealand's South Island is a getaway adventure playground aimed unashamedly ac the world's very wealthy. Presidents, playboys, and other such globe-trotters are the prime targets of this fledgling tourism business developed by Lilybank Lodge. The lodge offers this exclusive niche the opportunity of a secluded holiday in a little-known paradise. Guests, commonly under public scrutiny in their everyday lives, can escape such pressures at a hunting

as National Parks (DOC, n.d.) and various reserved land and is run by the Department of Conservation. Single species recovery programmes have been successful with the use of eradication of offshore islands pests to for reintroduction of threatened onshore species such as the Kakapo on Cod fish island. However, this is in marked contrast to biodiversity decline with up to 50% of native birds threatened due to introduced pests such as mustelids and possums. With legislation (Conservation Act 1987)

CONTENT FOR ALL 8 PLACES Queenstown- Nestled on the South West Coast of the South Island, Queenstown is the best place in New Zealand that you have to visit. With breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and many popular mountains around the lake, it has become the most popular spot in New Zealand. Other than that Queenstown is coined “The Adventure Capital of New Zealand”, as there are activities ranging from bungee jumping to skydiving. It is a marvellous place for sight seekers and thrill seekers

September 2010, what was to become known as the Pike River Mining Disaster began in the close proximity to the town of Greymouth. At an occupied mine of 31 miners and contractors, an initial explosion occurred in the West Coast Region of New Zealand’s South Island at approximately 3:44pm. Two were fortunate enough to walk away from the scene and were treated for moderate injuries at hospital, then later released the next day. It was believed that the remaining 16 miners and 13 contractors were 1500m

Introduction The Tasman glacier is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, in the South Island of New Zealand. Tasman Glacier is New Zealand’s biggest glacier and therefore is an attraction. however, the Glacier has been retreating due to a number of processes which are operating. The retreat is evident in the years between 2000-2006, for example the Glacier had retreated at approximately 54 metres per year (Robert C. Dykes, Brook, & Winkler, 2010). The aim of this research was to gain an understanding

Brothers William (1820-1854) and John Deans (1817-1851) grew up well educated in the parish of Kirkstyle, Riccarton, Scotland. Being the first and third sons of John Deans (a well-developed lawyer), the two brothers entered their fathers office with the ambition to follow in his footsteps. Both brothers trained as in the art of law but William came across news of a new colonising scheme in New Zealand. The scheme was established through the New Zealand Company and the British politician Edward Wakefield

environment is the biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism or population, and consequently includes the factors that have an influence in their survival, development and evolution Task 1 Ecological - Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is in the South Island of New Zealand near the town of Twizel. Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand 's highest mountain and Aoraki/Mount Cook village lies within the park. The area was gazetted as a national park in October 1953 and consists of reserves that were established